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BASIC TRAINING

KNEE PROGRAM
 
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This is a simple and low level program. Try to do each of these exercises three times per week. Good luck!

HAMSTRING STRETCH

QUADRICEPS STRETCH

CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH

STRAIGHT LEG RAISES

STORK STAND

WALL SIT/SLIDE

EXERCISE BIKE


CALF AND ACHILLES STRETCH

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Purpose: To gain flexibility in the muscles that run along the back of your lower leg
Start Position: Leaning next to the wall with the leg to be stretched behind the other--Heel remains on the ground
Action: Shift your body weight toward the wall, decreasing the angle between your toes and your shin. Perform exercise with knee completely straight and repeat with knee slightly bent.
Parameters: Hold stretch for 30 seconds, Repeat 3-5 times
Tips: Keep heel on the ground during the stretch; the movement for this stretch is subtle